Dentist - Endodontist

Dentist

Dentists are licensed independent practitioners that practice based on their specific approved privileges and guidance derived from VHA, Medical Center, and Service Directives/Memorandums. All Dentists will provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting to an adult patient population with a high percentage of acute and chronic medical conditions. Dentists report directly to the Lead Dentist, or Assistant Dental Chief at their clinic.

Duties:

1. Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity
2. Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions
3. Administer local anesthesia
4. Perform routine and complex restorations of teeth
5. Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth
6. Perform alveoplasty and other routine surgical procedures
7. Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures, full dentures, partial dentures, crowns, and fixed bridgework.
8. Perform routine endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth
9. Perform routine and surgical periodontal procedures
10. Provides collaboration with dental staff assigned to their clinic location
11. Responsible for clinic administration in compliance with VHA, Medical Center, and Dental Service Directives, Policies, and Procedures
12. Assists supervisor in everyday activities and requirements of the dental service
13. Has the ability to use Vista Applications when appropriate

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: 4 days per week; 10 hour shifts Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 5:30PM; actual days worked depends upon needs of the clinic.